fragile x syndrome by: dustin king. who gets it? there is no specific group who can get the...
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Fragile X syndrome
By: Dustin King
Who gets it?
• There is no specific group who can get the syndrome, but it is often more severe in males than in females because it effects the X chromosome. So because females have two X chromosomes, the effects are lessoned.
• It occurs 1 in 4000 In males and 1 in 8000 females.
• Alternative names include – Martin-Bell syndrome and Marker X syndrome.
Symptoms
• The main symptom of fragile X syndrome is mental retardation.
• Some physical characteristics are-Large body size
-Large forehead or ears with a prominent jaw.
.In some cases, the physical characteristics are prominent enough to identify by looking at the affected person.
Is it deadly?
• No. The disease is not lethal and the people
who have fragile x syndrome live normal life
spans.
Can someone be tested?
• Yes.• A test called polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
can be used to diagnose FXS.• The test can be done at any age.
Treatment.
• There is no specific treatment for FXS, but individuals who have it can be given specific education to help them operate at the highest level they can.
Support groups.
• There are no support groups for fragile x syndrome specifically. There are, however broader support groups do exist to help children and adults effected with FXS, down syndrome, autism, and other disabilities.
• Such groups in our area include-– Camp maple leaf -- a summer camp for kids with
disabilities.– The Penguin Project -- a theater group where children
with disabilities are given a chance at the spotlight.
Other facts.
• It is the most common form of inherited mental impairment.
• It is caused by the repeating DNA segment CGG
• The physical characteristics become more apparent with age.